Matthew 2:4 · KJV
"And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born."
King James Version
What does Matthew 2:4 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Whoever comes first will come last, and whoever comes last will come first. One of Jesus's favorite things to say was this. Isn't it strange that God said it before He was even born? Isn't it interesting that it was also said by people who knew the Bible but didn't know Jesus? Isn't it interesting that Herod and Jesus lived it thirty years before Jesus taught it? Isn't it interesting that Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper to remember that even though He died and shed His blood, He rose again on Sunday, the first day of the week? When it really matters, Jesus and His followers will come in first.
Prayer
You are amazing, Lord. You are the holiness and majesty of the Creator, God Almighty. But in order for me to share in Your glory, You became the least. God, please help me to never belittle someone else because they appear to be the least. Father, I am aware that by helping and loving them, I am also helping and loving You. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Whoever comes first will come last, and whoever comes last will come first." One of Jesus' favorite things to say was this. Isn't it strange that God said it before He was even born? Isn't it interesting that it was also said by people who knew the Bible but didn't know Jesus? Isn't it interesting that Herod and Jesus lived it thirty years before Jesus taught it? Isn't it interesting that Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper to remember that even though He died and shed His blood, He rose again on Sunday, the first day of the week? When it really matters, Jesus and His followers will come in first.
Prayer
You, O Lord, are marvelous. You are God Almighty, the Creator who is holy and powerful. But You chose to be the least so that I could share in Your glory. Please help me, God, to never look down on someone because they don't look as good as I do. Father, I know that when I help and love them, I'm also helping and loving You. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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